District 97 K-5 Research Page

Longfellow Library Media Center

General Sites

Enchanted Learning *** - an excellent resource for young learners. Information on animals, space, biomes, and much more.

World Book Online*** - Click here on any District 97 Computer to connect to the online version of World Book Encyclopedia. Sorry - this is not available through this link for home computers.

*** Longfellow School has a membership to both Enchanted Learning and World Book Online. Longfellow families should contact Ms. Pearce for more information about logging on at home.

42eXplore - At least 4 web sites for each of a large variety of topics of interest to school age children. Each topic begins with a brief, general explanation.

Kids Click! - "Web search for kids by librarians"

Yahooligans - "The web guide for kids"

Ask Jeeves for Kids

Google

Research Basics, Jr. - Guidelines for elementary students doing research projects in District 97. Includes examples of "Works Consulted" entries.

Writing Basics - a guide to the writing process for District 97 students.

This page last updated on September 10, 2006

Care is taken to link to educationally sound material; however, District 97 is not responsible for content beyond its site. 

Longfellow Staff Tools

Mayflower-Pilgrims and ships
Poetry Websites - poetry by children

Everyday Math

Works Consulted Help

Physical Education sites:

Ms. Patterson's web page

Star Sleeper for Kids - the importance of sleep

Dole 5 A Day - good nutrition with fruits and vegetables